In an off way, that was stealing. Looking at her website, there is no more jewelry and fashions, and very little fitness equipment. Now to warm up the house. I went to HQ to look at the panther rings the other day and theyre almost gone. Inexpensive and delicious. I got it, and wore it with that outfit a couple times, and once or twice more. As for Manse, I could care less. . 10 x Top. Thanks for illuminating me, a horror of a host! But I ordered more recent things from him on HQ, and they werent nearly as nice as the pictures or TV samples, and were much more flimsy. Has anyone heard anything more about former HSN host Chris Scanlon? I dont dislike her for that; just mentioning it because the skin care she lists in her regimen wouldnt work that well. We have an artificial tree thats nice, and many decorations so we can change up the colors and themes each year. "Michael Valitutti To Offer Free Jewelry Customization With Return to ShopHQ." Michael said: "Starting with my debut show on Nov. 17 at 11 pm Eastern you will be able to . Chuck is a phony, and Michael is ok when he isnt talking a mile a minute at the top of his lungs and repeating himself over and over telling us not to compare hamburger to steak which of course GEV is the steak. Inconsistent sizes, item not as shown, USED; they have huge nerve complaining when things are returned. Iolite with Michael Valitutti. It was a blonde pigtailed gymnastic doll. The shadows they cast on the walls at night mesmerize .. us, too! And really, she was setting a horrible example for her daughter, especially since she was in complicity with her. The grandsons are going to a party, and I guess thats about it. It seems they didnt appreciate or dont care about your nicer gifts to them, so getting them something more fitting of what they give you is a good solution. Thanks! Beverly Landis Technically speaking, the same company owns them both. She needs to stop wearing off the shoulder tops, skinny jeans, and leggings so much. If thats it, must say while deceptive, very clever marketing. I will add, I have several pieces of Technibond from that era that lasted, but several have tarnished or broken. Anyway, some people dont use their heads but for a hat rack. That establishments return policy is ruthless. Chuck Clemency Leaving ShopHQ for ShopLC - Page 7 - Blogs & Forums I watched a couple of Michaels presentations yesterday. That is a despicable policy, because you cant go to a store and scrutinize the jewelry in person. I dont really want turkey; well see what I can come up with. ShopHQ | Boutique Shopping But I already found them. juston burris parents. @Lauren I ran across them a few years back, when we had cable TV. He has a show with the "best host there is" Heather Hall this week. As for the deeper saturation, lab created stones are the way to go now. A similar thing happened to me when I purchased a bracelet from JTV in the Off Park Collection. I wonder if Lynn really likes her. We wish him well. Why couldnt HSN accommodate him? Im just lounging around today, enjoying my decorations. It was the Today's Top Value. Beverly Landis Ive always thought she was a big phony.but shes way less tolerable now than she was 20 years ago. One of our readers has informed us that Michael Valitutti, a stalwart jewelry vendor for years at ShopHQ, is coming to HSN. Still, I agree with you; thats wrong. I looked and didnt find them, then I saw your post and looked again. ( for those that may not knowGems by Michael Valitutti and Gems en Vogue are the same product, same company). Kunzite has a Mohs hardness rating of 6.5 - 7.0 so its similar to quartz for daily wear. Kim, It started peeling off by itself, and thereby revealed the whole nasty trick. I understand the sentiment, but thats wrong. Kwan Dynasty moved to HSN - Blogs & Forums - QVC For myself, I think Id prefer to buy high end gems in person. I have a feeling they could possibly bring the EZ Gym, or similar, back, because they told me they get many requests for it. The grandsons chipped in on my perfume, its a rare and expensive old school scent, and I feel very grateful they were so generous and thoughtful. Her privileges at HSN, that no one else has. Never turned on!! Also, I have a horror movie lineup in the works, and Im going to have some goodies and snacks. Judy The man I saw was heavy set, on the short side, and different looking. Other than that, she was an honest person. Nothing but goat boys and last years electronics at HSN. Scary movies, snacks, treats, and a peaceful long weekend. She gets more holidays, etc than anyone. Since HSN is letting him get away, they should mark down things a little more. Hope this helps. Shop HQ: Evine No More; Shop HQ Again - Page 38 - PRIMETIMER . And yet, as Jerri said, Jay King gets tons of air time. cp I sincerely hope she isnt going to eliminate those things permanently; I guess time will tell. I did most of my holiday shopping already, minus a couple stocking stuffers. Boring home shopping today. Manse just had a mysterious post on Facebook, talking about QVC. The plus fit and looked so much better. I, too, did some credit card damage with the Skinny Girl sale. So why leave???? Anyway, happened to be flipping through channels and saw Chuck on ShopLC. HSN is mostly electronics today. We bought the panther rings on HQ. Mr bought both MV panther rings for me; my birthday is very soon. (LogOut/ Apparently forgot his oath to do no harm. Thanks for the warning! Bertie: I have liked Michaels panther ring for years. I may have to check out the green panther ring. The Gem Hunter Guys name is Thomas Ford, and yes, he focuses mostly on loose gemstones, so it could very well have been him. But, I just had to have that ring! Much better at GEV.prices, selection, and customer service. Theres a lot missing from Suzannes website. Too late to send back. Michael Valitutti is on Facebook. Im sure Ive seen it, but. Michael Valitutti Jewelry - Etsy There are other occasions where she has tried to out dress Christie. I havent seen one in a while. I think HSN ended it. Mary and I are back at it with our workout regimen Friday. Not on it too much, and when it hurts, I rest and elevate it. Hopefully the stones will be ok. I dont know why I had Total Gym on the brain Covid slows down shipping more to vendors than it does to us individuals. As for jewelry vendor Michael Valitutti, he was a veteran for years on ShopHQ. They had some very tempting pieces, but were far and away out of my price zone, at least for most of their jewelry. You simply cannot travel to gem mines and bring forth new discoveries only averaging a handful of hours per month. I bought a white one, pre lit from a known company at a super markdown, and we love it. I hope not, but who knows. We dont decorate for Christmas till the first week in December. They got rid of all the best vendors. Anyway, I enjoyed Sara with Michael, and managed to not buy anything. And also shows with Kendy and Erin. But these days everyone seems ramped up and I watch much less than I used to. 2. stellabystarlight. I believe that the Romance date night Saturday night is perfect for Chuck & his beautiful , magical blonde gorgeous host, They are an exceptional, indispensable ,magical hands team, both their sets of hands need to be insured, Creativity & laughter every Saturday night with these two is the Bomb of a show to watch, Love you guys to the moon and back xo Sara. It sounds like some of you are going to enjoy it at home, like we are. Stephanie, At least I can enjoy wearing them at home. 08-10-2020 11:09 AM. It looks like JTV has some slight of hand tricks, too. Good luck! I am looking forward to wearing them OUT when Covid is over. Enjoy your ring, you deserve it! The only think I would buy from Shop HQ is the Waterford ctystal and even then I do not want it out sourced from Slovenia, Poland, ect. It seems skin care, bath and body, makeup, supplements and hair care are all stocked. To illustrate this I will have more on-air hours in my first 9 weeks on ShopHQ than HSN scheduled for my program for all of 2023. I wonder if GEV is cutting costs already. Im making a rustic Autumn greens salad, and dressing, and making some dinner rolls, too. It looks really nice. They have the worst customer service, compared to being one of the best, years back. She seems happy with her Facebook and Instagram shows from her home, and although I miss her on TV I dont blame her. I disagree with the comment that Paul Deasys items are crap! I have ordered a few pieces off the GEV site, and have been pleased. Valitutti, one of Shop HQs former Three Amigos, left ShopHQ last year. I loved her (pre 2002) jewelry, fashions, and the total gym. Im glad you got your ring and its in perfect condition. Im making cheese swirl rolls. None of them will sharpen your jawline or lift the outer corners of your eyes. And if youre not in a hurry, keep watching Suzannes website. You have brought happiness in my life for years. So Im in agreement with above bloggers who will watch and not order. I sent back several pieces to HQ because they were NOTHING like the items presented or online. Kim And shame on HSN for letting Valitutti get away! I enjoyed Michael and Sara, and there were some nice pieces, but I stopped at the ring. Ill put it all together tomorrow morning, except for the dressing, which well add individually when we eat. I checked out GEV and the prices are pretty good. Too short for that. and they would get me a pullover sweater, or gloves and scarf, or a $25 gift certificate. Strapless, gold, with a huge train. It seems the necklines get lower every year. I figured the multicolored one would go with everything, and Ill get to wear it a lot. Bette What you say is true, but I still think they should relax their policy a little. Im not plus size, but I am tall 59. They were cheap with his hours, they wouldnt lower prices a little, and they wouldnt even send out the little card with his jewelry. Not that it matters, but they dont put much thought or money into my gifts. Ill still watch; it should be interesting. Anyway, Ive looked at Michaels website, and I like his collection. (As it turns out, we just did some snooping and it looks like Manse has been creating artisan jewelry for QVC for some time. The rest is on me. I hope Michael will do more padparascha and on GEV next time! I saw your post a couple days ago. I live in FL, otherwise Id still be waiting. Another vendor I really miss is Suzanne Somers..especially her HSN days. CP I bought a couple of his rings on clearance at HSN, and the stones are very nice. That is strange. Jerri, Also, a black velour sweatshirt and jog pant, and 3 hoodies; 1 black, 1 black leopard, and 1stonewash blue leopard. Pink Coated Topaz with Michael Valitutti. Now all we have to do is enjoy our rings! Stores like Foxy and Forever 21, that had cheap clothing. Or maybe they just overshadow her. Then he was gone. Its beyond obvious based on how much SHQs schedule changes that vendors for certain categories, like jewelry, get treated like garbage. Thanks. Theres a cheaper version I found online, with good reviews, but Im skeptical. For more than thirty years, graduate gemologist Michael Valitutti has worked in the jewelry business, specializing in gemstone sourcing and design. And yes, with the Big 3 returning too much will get you warned to cut it out and after that youre going to have your account cancelled. And put Christmas up after December first. Thanks again for an interesting and eye-opening post. Her dogs.cute, dont want to see them on the shows. I just wont go over that often while hes there. There hasnt been much to interest me lately. The lost me as a customer, Share absolutely right I have been watching them for years and it has just went downhill Chuck clemency still owes me a $149 for a bracelet it will be a year pretty soon. My niece is spending it with her bfs family. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. I get notices from GEV two to three times a day with beautiful jewelry. The answer is simple. Its like me working from home: no commute, from breakfast straight to phone and computer. Happy birthday to you!! So I wouldnt know their in house brand. My decorations are staying up till next week, please do not judge, yall!! Anyway, I hope everything works out for her. The sleeves on one were a little tight. I still say have a look at Shop LC, as Ive recently found many gorgeous pieces there, and on their auctions, at far lower prices then the main channels. Things are back to normal around here, at least for now. We normally donate money, but decided wed rather put our money to direct use. The woman you knew is lucky that Macys (or Chuck Norris, lolyoure funny!) I found one piece on QVC for sale price of $878 and regular price $980, while the exact same item was on HSN for $1990 regular price, sale $1,700. And I specifically remember her mentioning airing the dress out well (by an open window) overnight. Required fields are marked *. Libby Floyd used to do a video with Michael Vailitutti at least twice a week. Speaking of her DIL, Colleen is in some kind of weird competition with her. Gina, Only the thigh master. I didnt get any of Paul Deasys things, because his quality has slipped badly since he first started at HQ. The stones are clear, the color is good, and its well made. I bought more, all in plus, after that. My Grandsons have their eyes on it. I had a problem with a returned item they lost. Happy birthday! Suzanne would stop laughing and Colleen kept going. Anyone else buy the Padparadscha ring? I noticed the goat boys and electronics ad nauseum continuation. its on youtube. Queen Celeste A little fun is good, uncontrolled fits are not. She went overboard with Suzanne Somers, too. Occasionally on staycations youll see her wearing sunglasses indoors, or in dimly lit rooms; Im thinking she gets stuff done then. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. She also mentioned having lunch with her mom. I bought plus size for the reasons you said. But the HSN prices are notably higher. Of course there were none on HSN. I did catch some of the big Skinny Girl sale; I might go back and order a couple things. I am grounded here for a couple weeks, so Ill have plenty of time to sit and admire it. Report Inappropriate Content. QVC was very smart to partner with him as their in house artisan line. Is Michael Anthony Jewelry leaving HSN - HSN Community 2 Hearts Kachina624. We werent hurting, but our budget was extremely tight. At prom time, I couldnt afford a $200 (give or take) formal dress. Also metallic print leggings, and 2 pairs of jog pants; 2 black leopard, and 1 black. Qurate, once again, with their empty head up their full butt. Thank you for that information. Now, we get to see the jewelry. I would like to thank the fantastic Hosts and all the staff at HSN who always made me feel so welcomedit was a great experience. Ive been watching HSN for over 20 years, and she has only gotten worse. Gemsnob Posts: 2504 Joined: 3 years ago. But either way, whatever helps is what counts. If they linger too long, Ill feign a headache and send them packing, lol! Thank you ladies for kindly replying to my post. Great birthday gift. didnt catch her. I just like a presentation of the item being shown with a good description. Anyone know whats up with her? This entry was posted on October 27, 2022 at 3:04 am and is filed under Uncategorized. THATS where Ill buy from him. And would Mr Lynn Murphy please throw out that awful purple polish. ShopHQ Awkward Moment: HSN And Michael Valitutti The material is a little flimsy, and the sizes arent consistent, but they look nice with a long chain, some earrings and bracelets, and ballet flats and leggings for a dressier casual look. Now it looks like hes landed at QVC. Like other gems, prolonged exposure to intense sunlight can cause the color of the gem to fade a bit so suntanning and wearing Kunzite is a no-no. And the color play is nice especially in the sunlight. And we customers also have to bear the cost of the return postage and insurance. I watched a little HQ, meh, ditto JTV. Theres no incentive to stay. Now the third and final of the Three Amigos is gone from ShopHQ. Frankly, with all the watches and PPE gear now dominating ShopHQ's schedule, we hardly watch it any more. I accepted, and am bringing a Winter greens salad. That way, my cats are not alone, and there wont be any humans misbehaving. I picked it up, and I guess it was the mother of pearl! I really hope Suzanne isnt eliminating all the products that arent listed on her website. I like it so much, I also bought it in Sleeping Beauty with blue topaz! She was one of my favorite hosts. Surprised, but relieved that he wont be with Colleen. I read that about the poncho being discontinued, too. I must add, I take very good care of my jewelry. They Invicta shows are boring. 10.09.20 2:30 AM. Purchased from you was top quality and all my family owns several of your rings and I have my own gallery . I received my HSN glitter candles yesterday. Some vendors, Gem Shopping for one, have hosts that dont show all angles of the pieces, like the under-gallery, the clasps on bracelets, the backings of earrings, etc., or even the size of the piece. I hope this ends soon. Ive also seen that they will show an item more thoroughly upon request. Its nice to know that the ring is prettier in person than on TV or the web. Alice, thank you for the good wishes. I had a low balance, and paid it off, and goodbye. I cant wait for my ankle to be walk worthy. Add some bling and its suddenly dressy. But the EZ Gym would replace it. Id really like to know. I was torn but figured Id get much more wear out of the multi colored ring. Folks, please wear your masks when yall go out or are around other people. Even though I won the Rising Star award for 2021 the hours allocated to my program were so few that it impacted my ability to supply my customers with the breadth of product they expect from Gems en Vogue. Ill be watching Michael on HSN, and buying off his website, too. Is Gems En Vogue still on ShopHQ? - Blogs & Forums - QVC I dont mind Sarah; shes usually a good host. As for Michael, his jewelry, for me, has always been pure quality. Id love to hug them, but covid is bad here. And imagine the commute she had! And, like blogger Marlene, Ive had terrible dealings with customer service. michael valitutti shophq I bought one in regular and accidentally one in plus; it was a color I liked and didnt realize it was plus. Not one bit of judgment here, Bertie! I still have Fall candles out, and gourds and an Autumn wreath. Those adorable grandsons, getting Nonnas fave perfume(s). In 1998, Michael began showcasing Gems En Vogue on television home shopping across the globe, and has been traveling the world in search of exciting premium gemstones for the Gems En Vogue collection ever since. Basically cinnamon roll dough with cheese and savory seasonings rolled up instead of sweet. I have not yet received mine; it should be here any day. Happy Halloween, everyone! And now you know the other side of Colleen! Happy Halloween, yall!!! Bette That will be my contribution. Also, I put in an email asking (well, begging really) them to bring back the EZ Gym. Theyve been on again, off again for a couple years now. I have no evidence other that my memory of items I purchased, I know I bought size 10 on HSN, the exact same item, making it at least APPEAR to be sort of factory returns or leftovers and maybe brand new, just a new outlet to sell things that otherwise have been in a warehouse for an extended period. I loled, too, at your name correction. Gina I was REALLY tempted by a couple things, but, like you, will not deal with HSNs horrible customer service. Report Inappropriate Content. He also has videos on his page with fellow Amigo Paul Deasy. We just got back from Frys; we bought 12 large turkeys and a nice variety of winter squash, apples, carrots and celery, and took it all to the food bank. Jerri She was a good host; very knowledgeable but down to earth. We have weekly deals, etc." It was so thin, you could see through it. Her things are at great clearance prices, so are going fast. I have a few pieces of his earlier jewelry, and theyre what they looked like online. Glad you got yours in time. There is a show on one of the Verizon Fios infomercial channels called Gem Hunter, on 2 days a week (also on AT&T). Bette I feel better about ordering the ring now, with your reviews. But Id rather watch nearly anyone than Colleen. biut on QVC have VERY LIMITED sizes, like 5-7, 8 only, etc. We supply direct-to-consumer pricing with FREE shipping and handling on any order that totals $75 or more with a THREE YEAR warranty. They are wearing beautifully..even through work from home, lol. I think it was about 12 or 13 years old, and I used it at least twice a week, for a good 30 minute workout. Sounds like a super spreader event waiting to happen at ShopHQ. It may have been Gem Hunter. Your email address will not be published. Cute. Ive bought a couple rings and some earrings there, and Im very pleased so far. Yes, the few ponchos they have are deeply hidden. (He said that). @ Kim And he mentioned sending gem story cards with purchases, and keeping items in the $99 range. I have many dozens of his items and they are all well made with excellent stones. Those get put away when Christmas comes out. Senior moment, I guess. Ironic, because we dont know yet what we are having for dinner. I just donated to the local food bank to help those trying to keep it together. Seems sturdy and comfortable. They do that for a living; I get it. Vogue (or possibly Ellebut thinking Vogue) magazine did an interview with her back in 2005 or 2006. So Im exercising alone for a bit. Tomorrow its back to reality, grocery $hopping, and food making. Not the rich saturation of color like the deep tangerine with flashes of magenta (which is getting pretty rare) but soft peaches and pinks. He started his own website for his Gems En Vogue collection, with fellow home shopping veterans Paul Deasy and Dallas Prince When prom time came, her daughter wanted to go, but had no appropriate dress. I know his pieces have shrunk in size (lol, Jerri, Shrinky Dinks ) and it has gotten repetitious as heck. Your post about Colleen rings true for me. @Jerri Gina Now to look back at HSN to see if there are any more good sales on his jewelry. Hopefully Ill have better luck than Jerri did. Join Facebook to connect with Michael Valitutti and others you may know. Theyre roasting chickens and Brussels sprouts, and making a rice dish, so the salad will go great. But really, it's his infectious personality, Happy Dances, and Yummy Faces, that have made him the most beloved QVC host ever. Keep checking back; maybe someone else who bought one will post. Gems By Michael Sterling Silver Multicolor Tourmaline Band Ring (LogOut/ "All my Gems en Vogue jewelry is no available at gemsenvogue.com. Well, tonight its Halloween 1 through 4, , and a fire in the fireplace. She went nuts awhile back because some lady on a call said her dog said hi. More than 30 days had gone by so I couldnt return it. Im getting so that Im afraid to turn on QVC, lol! I also saw the Vogue interview. Re: Chuck Clemency Leaving ShopHQ for ShopLC. I do think Gem Shopping should maybe foot the bill for the first return. Some run huge, others run small. I cant stand the phony Dubrows. Great deal on shipping, nice jewelry and at reasonable prices. It also had earrings and a pendant to match. . I agree that Gem Shopping has a brutal return policy, but I can see cps point, too. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Sounds like Shop HQ main vendors are Invicta and Medic Therapeudics. Following is a snippet of an article that appeared in today's Star Tribune in Minnesota (ShopHQ hdqtrs): "But the company remains in the grip of a difficult turnaround, as Peterman and Invicta's Eyal Lalo try to return it to profitability. MICHAEL-VALITUTTI : Shop from the comfort of home with ShopHQ and find kitchen and home appliances, jewelry, electronics, beauty products and more by top designers and brands. I bought the multi colored panther ring. Wish I had the foresight to get the whole set back in the day. Before Chuck Norris kicks my a$$. This announcement from his FB page: I am NO LONGER appearing on ShopHQ. Shop hq is the pits. When she mentioned losses, it could have been other relatives, she seems to be very close to her sizable family. Groceries have gone up so much..its crazy. The resistance was giving out.I wore it out! Ive put on weight over the last few years.